It's no secret that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is one of the most active roster-builders in the NFL. He's constantly assessing the trade market, trying to build the best version of the Eagles possible.
We've already seen rumors of the Eagles shipping out AJ Brown or trading for Vikings pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard. Now, there's another idea Eagles fans can dream about.
Recently, Bleacher Report's Mo Moton had an Eagles trade idea that would land three-time second-team All-Pro safety Jesse Bates III in Philadelphia. Of course, there's no guarantee the Falcons are looking to trade one of their best guards, but he would still be a great option for Philadelphia.
"General manager Howie Roseman may attempt to make another deal with the Falcons for J.C. Bates III. At age 29, Bates is still a dominant coverage safety. He has recorded at least three interceptions in four consecutive seasons. Last year, the eight-year veteran allowed a 73.7 passer rating.
Nonetheless, in the final year of his contract, Betts has a raised cap number of $24.8 million. With the new system in place, Atlanta could consider trading him for draft capital. If that's the case, the Eagles may have an opportunity to add a Pro Bowl-caliber defender to their secondary.
Bleacher Report's Mo Moton on the Eagles/Jesse Bates III
After the Eagles lost Reid Blankenship in free agency and traded Sidney Brown to Atlanta, a strong case can be made for Philadelphia to hit the safety market. Whether Betts is actually available is debatable, but it's not hard to imagine Atlanta considering trade offers for Betts rather than paying him $24.8 million in 2026.
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